Head Registered Veterinary Nurse

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners. We are seeking a knowledgeable, confident Head Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Alphavets on a full-time basis. Since opening in 1996, Alpha Vets has continually invested in providing excellent facilities for both our patients and our team. We’re also excited to be relocating our Risca branch to a brand-new, purpose-built practice at the end of 2026. You’ll work collaboratively with Veterinary Surgeons and the wider practice team across our Risca and Langstone sites, taking responsibility for a varied first opinion caseload and contributing to high clinical standards throughout the practice. How You’ll Make a Difference As a Head Veterinary Nurse, you’ll play a key role in maintaining our high clinical standards, supporting and developing colleagues, and ensuring exceptional care for our patients and clients. Working closely with the wider management team, you’ll help drive the success of the practice, champion continuous improvement and foster a positive, collaborative team culture. As a practice that hosts Vets Now, you’ll also have the opportunity to build strong working relationships with their team, supporting effective collaboration and continuity of care. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced RVN ready to take the next step in their leadership journey and make a real difference across both branches. This role offers up to £2,500 in relocation support and welcome bonus. Working Pattern * 38.35 hours per week * 4 days per week, 8:00am – 6:30pm * 4 Saturdays per year, 8:00am – 12:30pm Key Responsibilities * Lead, inspire and develop the nursing and animal care team * Ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the nursing function while maintaining high clinical standards * Work closely with the Practice Director and Lead Vet as part of the practice leadership team * Provide hands-on clinical leadership, combining patient care with mentoring and team development * Support Student Veterinary Nurses and Veterinary Care Assistants through coaching and supervision * Champion infection control, clinical governance and continuous quality improvement You Might Be a Great Fit If... You are an experienced and confident Registered Veterinary Nurse with strong leadership capability and a passion for clinical excellence. You’ll bring: * Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS * Significant experience in clinical practice with advanced medical and surgical nursing skills * Proven experience of leading, mentoring and developing nursing teams * Strong understanding of clinical governance, quality improvement and professional standards * Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills How We’ll Support You At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from: * A senior leadership role with accountability for nursing standards, team development and service improvement *Structured leadership pathways through our dedicated Nurse Academy, empowering you to shape the future of nursing care within our practice * Clear career development with progression opportunities into wider practice leadership roles * Ongoing learning and development to support leadership, governance and strategic growth * A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement What We Offer Our Team * 6.6 weeks' annual leave * Additional annual leave for your birthday, which will be added to your holiday allowance * Increasing annual leave accrued through length of service * Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay * Private Medical Insurance * Employee wellbeing initiatives including Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme * £550 CPD allowance plus 24hrs paid leave * RCVS and VDS fees covered * Pension scheme * Discounted veterinary care * Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you, including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts and cashback with hundreds of participating retailers We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.